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Chorizo Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers with chorizo and mozzarella cheese.
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Try spicy chorizo stuffed peppers recipe for a flavorful and comforting meal. Finish these delicious stuffed peppers with creative toppings and garnishes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large bell peppers
  • 1 pound chorizo (fresh ground Mexican-style)
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 1/2cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (or parsley, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Oven and Peppers: Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Cut each bell pepper in half horizontally and remove the seeds and ribs. Place the halved bell peppers in a baking dish, cut sides up, and add 1/2 cup of water. Partially bake them in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to soften them a bit. Remove to a rack and set aside. bell peppers to be stuffed in a baking dish
  2. Prepare the Chorizo Filling:  Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add the chorizo and cook for 4 minutes. Add the onion and garlic to the chorizo and continue to cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until the chorizo is no longer pink and the onions are translucent. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir until combined. Stir in the cooked rice and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. If the mixture seems very dry, add a few tablespoons of water or broth to moisten. Chorizo stuffing mixture for bell peppers.
  3. Stuff the Peppers: Fill the peppers with the chorizo and rice mixture. Stuffed bell peppers ready to bake.
  4. Bake: Bake the stuffed peppers for 20 minutes, then top each pepper with mozzarella cheese. Baked stuffed bell peppers ready to serve. Return the peppers to the oven and continue baking for 4 to 6 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Alternatively, broil them for a few minutes to brown the cheese a bit.
  5. Serve: Serve stuffed peppers with a garnish of chopped cilantro or parsley. Enjoy! A serving of chorizo stuffed peppers with some sliced avocado.

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